A systemic view of life: An integrated perspective. Capra F., Luisi P.L.

In the last 30 years, at the forefront of scientific knowledge, a fundamentally new view of the phenomenon of life is being formed, within which life is seen as a systemic phenomenon. More and more attention is being paid to issues related to complexity theory, network concepts, and organizational models, which allows us to speak of the emergence of a new scientific method based on systemic thinking. The proposed book brings together numerous ideas, models, and theories that form the basis of a systemic approach to the study of life, all presented within a unified and coherent concept. Deep historical excursions and a broad interdisciplinary approach allow the authors to thoroughly explore the reasons for the emergence of key concepts of systemic thinking, such as autopoiesis, dissipative structures, social networks, and systemic understanding of evolution. The results of applying the systemic method in healthcare and management theory are discussed, as well as ways to overcome the looming global economic crisis and solve environmental problems. The book can be useful for students, graduate students, researchers, and a wide range of readers interested in systemic analysis of life phenomena and the potential application of a systemic approach in various fields of human activity - from economics and politics to medicine, psychology, and law.